rachael Short - unbreakable spirit

Rachael Short, an accomplished photographer and gallery owner, was severely injured in a car accident on November 1, 2010 while riding as a passenger.

Rachael, 32, has turned her intensity and zeal for life to overcoming her paralyzing spinal cord injury. Her quadriplegic status requires round-the-clock-care, including physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, and the loving support of her generous community.

"Her forgiveness might be the most unexpected approach she takes. Most people would understandably cast blame and resentment at a driver who allegedly left the scene after she was hurt and rendered unable to move – especially since he hasn’t attempted to contact her since. But Short doesn’t see it that way. “I’m not angry [at Myles],” Short says. “I’m focusing on the future.”